Before Chase could say anything, Kevin immediately said with excitement, “How do you do, Mr. Yardley? My name is Kevin Grateman, and this is my friend, Elena Warrington. Um… We’re both good friends of Chase and have a close relationship…”He actually reached his hand out to Finn after that.However, Finn glanced at him coldly with a stoic expression and said, “I’m sorry. I never shake hands with people I don’t know.”Kevin was embarrassed and pulled back his hand awkwardly.Iris suddenly asked, “I have some questions for you that I hope you can answer honestly.”“Go ahead and ask us anything, pretty lady. We’ll tell you everything we know,” Kevin said as he patted his chest. He was worried he would not have any opportunity to curry favor with them.Elena nodded as well.Iris’ expression softened slightly as she asked, “When that Eastern Oceanian threw that grenade, did you see anyone flinging out stones?”She had asked this question because Finn and she had checked Shaun’s woun
Kevin got angry when he saw Chase doubting him. “If not me, who else could his disciple be? You?"“I’m definitely not his disciple.” Chase shook his head.Kevin sneered. “That’s right. How dare a bumpkin like you dare to doubt me? Besides, why should I try to convince you of who my master is?”He looked angered by this, which convinced Finn and Iris further that Kevin was telling the truth.Chase was about to say something when Iris berated him coldly, “Shut up. You don’t have a right to say anything here.”She lowered her head to Kevin next and said gratefully, “Please thank your master on our behalf for saving our lives. Basalt owes him a great favor.”Finn hesitated but followed suit.He was still not completely convinced that Kevin was Master Collins’ disciple.Kevin looked quite flippant, and his eyes kept darting about. It was difficult to trust him completely.However, at the thought that this was a new disciple of Master Collins and he was a young man who probably stil
“Yikes, it’s true! That man is floating mid-air in the sky.”“Am I dreaming?”Every tourist in Vast Nine Lake looked up at Tyrone floating in the sky. They took in sharp breaths and exclaimed loudly in shock.That sight was shocking to witness. After all, how would a person be able to float mid-air if he was not someone formidable?Newton had to be rolling in his grave.Meanwhile, Finn, Kevin, and the others heard his voice from afar.When everyone turned to look, their expressions changed. They looked like they had just seen a ghost.Finn took a sharp breath and said, “It’s Tyrone Gilligan. He’s the Supreme Elder of the Gilligans!”“What? He’s the true master of martial arts from the Gilligans, right?” Iris exclaimed.Elena and Kevin were scared silly.Chase was the only one staring at Tyrone in the sky. A flash of lightning could be seen deep inside his eyes. “Tyrone Gilligan, the Supreme Elder of the Gilligans. You’ve finally appeared!”After he killed Jerry, he found out
“I’ve been waiting a long time for you, Tyrone Gilligan. You’re finally here!”All of the tourists at Vast Nine Lake turned to look at this sudden voice speaking out.They were stunned to see that a young man like Chase was the one who spoke.Was he Master Collins?That was impossible.Someone whom Tyrone paid so much attention to should be about the same age as he was.However, Chase looked to be in his 20s, and he looked just like a young university student. There was nothing about him that resembled a powerhouse.If the general public thought about him this way, it was even more so with Elena and the rest.Elena looked at Chase in shock. “What are you doing? He’s looking for Master Collins, not you.”“I am Master Collins,” Chase replied calmly.Tyrone’s words triggered his anger, and it would spell more trouble if he left Tyrone alone.“You?”Iris laughed in anger. “Master Collins is a heroic character. How could you impersonate him?”“Miss Weathers is right. You should
There were exclamations from people by the shore when they saw this.“Wow, that young man is a powerhouse too!”“We were wrong about him. I thought he was an ordinary person.”“Looks like he really is Master Collins!”“I can’t believe that the famous Master Collins from South River City is such a young man!”Everyone was shocked. All of them looked at Chase in astonishment, and they felt a chill down their backs. Finn, Iris, and everyone else next to them were all stunned.It seemed like life just played a huge trick on them.Elena felt her mind go blank. She stared at Chase in a daze. “Chase… Chase… He… He…”Finn took a deep breath, and an excited look flashed in his eyes. He said slowly, “He’s Master Collins!”His words hit the others hard.Kevin fell paralzyed to the floor. He could not stop trembling.Chase was Master Collins?How was that possible? That was not possible!He had looked down on Chase before and treated him like a country bumpkin.The thing that scare
Tyrone finished what he had to say.The air about him suddenly changed. He was no longer a frail, elderly man. He suddenly looked like a man who could slaughter the entire world and decide the lives and deaths of everyone around. It was terrifying.This change in atmosphere struck fear and panic in everyone.That was the terrifying thing about true masters. Every single action they decided could affect the minds and moods of ordinary people.“Let me see what you can do, Master Collins.”Tyrone made the first attack.He stepped hard below, and the calm lake surface immediately broke out in a huge ripple.A huge water pillar rose behind him. It was about 50 feet tall.Tyrone waved an arm, and the water pillar seemed to come to life as it curved and flicked in the air. It moved to attack Chase, who was 30 yards away.It looked like a ferocious water dragon from afar. There was something terrifying about the incoming impact, and it looked like it could destroy anything in the vici
Everyone exclaimed in shock when they saw the face of the figure that had flown off from the impact.“It’s Tyrone Gilligan? He's actually defeated?”“How is that possible? He’s a true master of martial arts who has a long-standing reputation!”Everyone looked at Tyrone, who looked disheveled from defeat while Chase stood where he was with a hand behind his back. There was shock in their eyes.Chase was the younger man, but he had defeated a renowned true master of martial arts.No one would have believed it if they did not see this with their own eyes.Tyrone stabilized himself with slight difficulty. There was a twitch in his eye as he looked at Chase again. “Who exactly are you?”Even true masters of martial arts had different levels of power. Chase had to have achieved the Convergence of Three Flowers and the Invigoration of the Five Energies.Tyrone had been training in isolation to study martial arts for more than ten years. It took him a lot of work to finally achieve the
An off-road vehicle stopped by the roadside outside of Vast Nine Lake.“Miss Norris, we've arrived at Vast Nine Lake." The driver walked to the backseat and opened the car door. After getting out of the car, Quinn looked around in confusion and said gratefully, “Thank you. You may leave now. I'll look for Chase by myself.”“Miss Norris, I think we should stay with you. Mr. Hayes ordered us to ensure your safety at all costs," the driver pleaded. “It’s fine. I appreciate your kindness, but I've already been such a nuisance. I can’t trouble you anymore,” Quinn quickly refused. She started her journey from Rochester and would not know how she could have made it here without these people watching over her.After all, they did not know her and had been very kind to do all this for her. How could she continue to cause them more trouble?“Alright then, Miss Norris. Please be careful.”The driver stopped and did not insist anymore. After that, he turned to get back to the car and dr
"What has this got anything to do with me?"Chase could not understand the woman in front of him. Why would she say all these in the arena?"Before that, allow me to share a secret with you. The male and female phoenixes were supposed to be one."Chase was about to say something when Yara interrupted him, "The Rising of the Phoenix is not only about enhancing power after rebirth; it's a process of a male turning into a female and vice versa."But since the Dragon and Phoenix Calamity, the Phoenix Deity is the only Phoenix Demon Saint left, and he lost his power from the Rising to switch genders. He's unable to recover to his original power as well."However, he predicted that someone would be able to break him out of his suffering while wading in the river of fate."Yara looked into Chase's eyes with a smile."Is that person… me?"Anyone could tell the answer at this point.Chase was aware of what Yara was trying to tell him, but he still found it unbelievable when he asked the
Chase was the only person qualified to judge if there was murderous intent as he was the opponent in the arena.When Yara played the flute, it sounded like a beautiful melody from above the Ninth Heaven at first. If one listened closely, one could identify the vague signs of murderous intent.Chase scoffed at this. He thought it to be childish for one to hide murderous intent that way.He did not know music at all, but even he could tell what Yara was doing. Yara was looking down on him by doing this.When Chase was about to make his move, he was suddenly pulled into an illusion by the opponent. Chase was on a floating cloud above the Ninth Heaven in the illusion. It was just as Carla had said.He was initially flustered. How was he going to defend himself against the next killing move with such a powerful technique?While he was gathering all the vital energy within him, a sweet, melodious voice was heard. "Please don't retaliate, Mr. Collins. I bear no ill will."A tall, slen
"History scrolls don't really help with my cultivation. They make me drowsy every time, so I don't read them," Ford continued explaining without holding back. It did not seem wrong to him.However, his words made an impression on those listening.Ford was able to pick up the dragon clan's mystical techniques after reading them once. He even claimed it was not necessary to read them a second time. Was he even human? Oh, wait. He was a dragon. Tiana stared at him, not knowing what to say next.The Saintess of Emerald Lake Holy Land had not only fought with her talents yesterday but also with her hard work.When Tiana first entered Emerald Lake Holy Land, her master told her that her talents were upper-middle at best. She was considered extremely lucky to be accepted to the sect.Emerald Lake Holy Land was one of the top five sects in this world. It was second only to Sky Dragon Holy Land among the Four Holy Lands. Every disciple was the cream of the crop.Tiana grabbed attention t
Yara placed his flute to his lips and warned Chase, "I'll be making my move, Mr. Collins.""Please go ahead." Chase waved his hand casually and indicated for Yara to go ahead.It was the third round, and everyone at this stage was not to be underestimated. A powerhouse with a musical instrument for a weapon was rare. Chase looked forward to exchanging hands with him.The melodious sound of the flute was soon heard. All of the spectators could feel the atmosphere become more relaxed."Why is this Musical Technique non-lethal?""This can't be right. How did Yara Fries get into the third round? There's nothing formidable about this piece of music.""Is there anyone here who can explain?""He used his flute as a weapon in the previous rounds and knocked out his opponents with a couple of moves. He didn't play any music then.""Is he giving leeway to the opponent?""Could he be hinting at the opponent with his music that they're soulmates? They might end up being taken with each oth
As Clive had gained quite a lot, he decided to let it be. He allowed himself to let go of things. However, that being's consciousness began to open up to Clive, and that was when Clive realized how powerful the being was.It was one against the 12 Primal Treasures, and the universe was its target. It had existed for millions of years. The result of allowing it to take over was Clive losing complete control of his body. It was a projected image that vanished after Chase defeated it.However, Clive's body had been modified by it, and Clive's mind and soul were unable to control his own body. This was what had caused Clive to look like he was in a daze right after the match.Rania then used a mystical technique to transmit her cultivation and combine the powers of both parties. It triggered a lost talent within Clive that merged all of the swordsmanship he cultivated to form an unknown sword form that had never been seen before.Clive felt like he had been revived.He looked at the Ni
Inside the halved corpse, faint outlines of Rania and the coachman's bodies could be seen. They were twisted and contorted.Foul-smelling digestive fluid bubbled and hissed, corroding their bodies.Rania appeared to retain a shred of consciousness. "Cli... Clive... Clive... Help me... Save..."Her voice was faint, tremulous, and laced with sorrow. It stirred pity in the heart.In truth, even before she had spoken, Clive had already detected her presence through his spiritual consciousness. He raised his sword. His face was tormented as if he wanted to put a swift end to things. Yet in the end, he let out a long sigh and released a surge of true essence, pulling both the coachman and Rania from River's corpse.The coachman's cultivation was far too low, and his clothes were made of ordinary fabric. They offered no resistance to the corrosive and toxic digestive acid inside River's body.Half of his body was already unrecognizable, with the bones and internal organs exposed. His b
"Pathetic."The Nine-Sea Giant Squid that River had transformed into spoke with a human voice, then opened its gaping maw and swallowed her whole.The coachman, who had leaped off the horse the moment River transformed, scrambled and sprinted away. He was already dozens of feet out.Just then, a dark blur flashed past, and one of River's tentacles shot forward at incredible speed, snatching him back and devouring him in a single gulp as well."Disgusting. That woman tasted better," he muttered while slithering toward the carriage on his tentacles.Suddenly, an explosion echoed from within his belly, and faint glimmers of light shone through the surface of his body."That woman's protective artifact is so weak. Looks like she wasn't treated well in the Norths, after all."River examined himself carefully and found that it was indeed Rania's protective talisman that had just detonated. Yet his body remained largely unharmed. With some minor healing over ten days to half a month, he
Outside Light Divine City, Rania sat inside a carriage with Clive."Clive, say something, will you? You staying silent like this is really worrying me," she said while wiping the sweat from Clive's forehead and letting out a sigh.As a collateral descendant of the Norths, Rania's life had never been particularly easy. She had thought she had finally snagged a golden opportunity with Clive, only for him to fall into a daze after just one match.What was she supposed to do now?Everyone had witnessed their behavior during the tournament. Though some might look down on them, they would undoubtedly see the two of them as a pair by now.If she abandoned Clive at this point, she would surely be labeled a heartless woman.Just then, the carriage came to a halt. They had only left the city less than an hour ago and were still far from Universal Holy Land. Was someone blocking the road? Rania frowned and lifted the curtain.Sure enough, there was someone standing in the way.She looked c
Even though the match had ended, Lisa still could not fully escape the lingering terror.The slimy, wriggling tentacles covered in suction cups and jagged teeth, stretching out toward her… Such images were seared into her mind. The impact had been too great.Though she was a direct descendant of the dragon clan—an authentic ancient lineage and one of the top races in the entire world—she had been completely overpowered then.Normally, her bloodline would exert natural suppression over most others. However, at the time, she was almost crushed by another.She could not even begin to imagine what kind of race could do that."It tried to eat you?" Walter exclaimed in shock.As a great beast himself, he understood just how powerful the dragon clan's pure bloodline was.Even though the incident with the Lightning Dragon kneeling to Chase had dulled some of the mystique around dragons, it remained undeniable that they were a superior bloodline."For a creature to make a dragon feel lik